Lathrop GPM LLP is delighted to announce the election of six partners to its Executive Committee. Partners Liz Dillon, Ryan C. Gerads, Scott H. Malin, and  Bridget B. Romero have extensive track records of exemplary client service and have served in leadership capacities across the firm for many years.

 “The Executive Committee is responsible for setting the strategic direction of our firm, in addition to playing a critical role in key firm initiatives, including culture, growth, innovation, and client experience,” said Firm Managing Partner  Cameron Garrison. “I am proud to be partners with each of my colleagues who have recently been elected or re-elected to the Executive Committee and am looking forward to serving with each of them in the coming years. It is a talented and diverse group who exemplify our firm’s extraordinary client service and who have served the firm well in numerous capacities over the years.”
 
Dillon is a partner in the firm’s Minneapolis office and leads the firm’s Franchise & Distribution Practice Group. She primarily counsels growing and experienced franchisors to expand and maintain their operations.
 
Gerads is a partner in the firm’s St. Cloud office. He practices corporate, business, and tax law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private and closely held businesses, and private fund advising.
 
Malin is a partner in the firm’s St. Louis, Chicago, and Denver offices. He counsels high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses and assists with the intergenerational transfer of wealth structured to reduce tax implications for clients’ businesses and their families.
 
Romero is a partner in the firm’s Kansas City office and focuses her practice on employment and labor law. She counsels business owners, HR professionals, and in-house lawyers on a full range of matters. Romero has served as the firm’s Personnel Counsel since 2014.
 
The full Executive Committee includes Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, Mara H. Cohara, Liz Dillon, Ryan Gerads, Scott Malin, Patrick B. McRorie, Bryan E. Minier, Ryan R. Palmer, Bridget Romero, Brian C. Trinque, Ph.D., and Cameron Garrison.  

About Lathrop GPM LLP 
Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with more than 325 attorneys in 12 offices. Our attorneys provide a full spectrum of corporate legal services: business transactions, litigation, intellectual property, and trusts & estates. We help businesses, organizations, and individuals grow and succeed, anticipate trends, plan for challenges, and bring their visions to life. Clients recognize Lathrop GPM for our commitment to client service, legal project management, and innovative pricing capabilities. The firm is nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus status and Top Performer and Compass Award Winner recognitions by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. A Multilaw and Employment Law Alliance affiliate, we have the resources of more than 90 independent law firms in 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.